--- title: "Surgical Instruments" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047316" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-047316" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047316.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047316.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LTD (SCCL)" published: "2025-01-10" --- # Surgical Instruments Buyer: SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LTD (SCCL) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047316 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-047316) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047316.json) ## Summary NHS Supply Chain has initiated a tender process to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply and maintenance of surgical instruments under the title "Surgical Instruments". This procurement exercise, classified under CPV code 33169000 for surgical instruments, invites suppliers to provide single-use and reusable surgical instruments, scalpel blades and handles, blade removers, and services for repair, maintenance, and recycling of surgical instruments. The tender is currently in the active stage with a submission deadline on 10th February 2025, and an anticipated start date for contracts on 5th August 2025. The estimated value of the contract is £111,000,000 over a four-year period, with initial purchases expected to total approximately £27,750,000 in the first year. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical and surgical equipment, particularly those with expertise in manufacturing, maintaining, and recycling surgical instruments. The contract includes five lots, allowing suppliers to bid for multiple lots, fostering competition and potential business growth. NHS Supply Chain will consider factors such as service quality, customer service, social value, and cost in the awarding process. Businesses with robust supply chain management, quality assurance certifications (e.g., ISO 9001:2015), and a focus on sustainable and socially responsible practices will be well-positioned to compete. In addition, successful suppliers will have the opportunity to offer bulk purchasing discounts and value-added services, enhancing their market presence and driving further growth. ## Notice NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a Framework for the supply of Surgical Instruments including Single Use Surgical Instruments, Reusable Surgical Instruments, Scalpel Blades, Scalpel Handles, Disposable Handles and Blade Removers, Repair and Maintenance of Surgical Instruments and Metal Instrument Recycling. It is anticipated that in the first 12 months of the Framework Agreement the value of purchases will be circa PS27,750,000 (approximate only). The figures for the total estimated value are based on initial expenditure and include a forecast for growth. ### Lot Information Single use surgical instruments and single use surgical instrument packs This lot is for the supply of Single Use Surgical Instruments and Single Use Surgical Instrument Packs, including but not limited to the below product ranges; Scissors, Forceps, Speculums, Biopsy punch, Nail clippers/Nippers, Retractors, Needle holders, Towel clips, Dissectors, Mirrors, Probes, Extracting forceps, Elevators, Burnisher, Foot file, Foot dresser, Burrs, Podiatry pack, Dental pack, Foot dressing pack, Suture pack, Hooks, Dental instruments, Maternity pack, ENT Instruments, Gynaecology Instruments, Clamps, Applicators, Suction Tubes, Single Use Plastic Forceps. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS11,000,000 to PS13,000,000 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. Reusable Surgical Instruments This lot is for the supply of Reusable Surgical Instruments, including but not limited to the below product ranges; Scissors, Forceps, Speculum, Biopsy punch, Nail clippers/Nippers, Retractors, Needle holders, Towel clips, Dissectors, Mirrors, Probes, Extracting forceps, Elevators, Burnisher, Foot file, Foot dresser, Burrs, Intestinal clamps, Suction tubes, Hard edge & ultra cut scissors, Nail chisel, Gags, Tuning forks, Blacks file, Rasps, Raspatories & Saws, Chisels, Gouges and Osteotomes, Maxilla Instruments, Self-Retaining Retraction Systems, Tonsillectomy Instruments, Sterilisation/autoclave trays, baskets and containers, Skin hooks, Wire cutters and pliers, Hammer, Mallet, Rongeurs, Ring cutters, Mouth props, Skin grafting knives, Depressors, Curettes scoops and bone cutters, Clamps, Mayo safety pins, Bag clips, Dilators, Sounds & Bougies, Aneurysm needles, Myoma Screws, Bone Levers & Bone Instruments, Bone & Rib Shears, Elike Bulb & Glass, Rib Spreaders, Ligature Carriers, Spatula, Applicator, Pessary. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS1,500,000 to PS2,500,000 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. Scalpel blades, Scalpel handles, Disposable Scalpels, and Blade removers This lot is for the supply of Scalpel blades, Scalpel handles, Disposable Scalpels, and Blade removers. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS2,000,000 to PS2,500,000 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. Repair and maintenance of Surgical Instruments This lot is for the supply of repair and maintenance of Surgical Instruments. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS2,000,000 to PS3,000,000 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. Metal Instrument recycling This lot is for the supply of Metal instruments recycling. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS100,000 to PS500,000 in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. Lot 1 - Single Use instruments & Packs Lot 1 is for single use instruments including forceps, scissors, scalpel handles, needle holders and single use instrument packs intended for use in a wide range of medical and surgical applications that includes but shall not be limited to: -Ear, nose and throat/Sinus/Plastic surgery. -Cardiothoracic. -Dermal/Podiatry. -Obstetrics and gynaecology. -Dental. -Neurosurgery Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure in the first year of this Framework Agreement will be in the region of PS27,750,000 (all lots) and PS15,000,000 (Lot 1); however these values are approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. Options: The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months. Lot 2 - Reusable Surgical Instruments Lot 2 is for reusable instruments which includes but shall not be limited to: -Intestinal clamps -Hard edge and ultra-cutting scissors -Nasal chisel -Gags -Tuning fork -Blacks file -Rasps and raspatories -Chisels, gouges and osteotomes -Maxilla instruments -Tonsillectomy instruments -Sterilisation/autoclave trays, baskets and containers -Skin hooks -Wire cutters -Hammer -Rongeurs -Ring cutters -Mouth props -Self-retaining retraction systems -Skin grafting knives -Depressors -Curettes scoops -Bone cutters -Clamps -Bag clips -Dilators -Sounds & bougies -Aneurysm needles -Myoma screws -Bone levers & bone instruments -Bone & rib shears -Rib spreaders -Spatula, applicator Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure in the first year of this Framework Agreement will be in the region of PS27,750,000 (all lots) and PS5,000,000 (Lot 2); however these values are approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. Options: The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months. Lot 3 - Scalpel blades, Scalpel handles, Disposable Scalpels and Blade Removers Lot 3 is for Scalpel blades which includes but shall not be limited to: -Scalpel blades -Scalpel handles to fit the blades -Disposable scalpels -Blade removers Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure in the first year of this Framework Agreement will be in the region of PS27,750,000 (all lots) and PS2,500,000 (Lot 3); however these values are approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. Options: The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months. Lot 4 - Repair, Maintenance, Refurbishment of Reusable Surgical Instruments Lot 4 is for the repair, refurbishment, and maintenance of surgical instruments. The scope of instruments that will require repair, refurbishment and maintenance is wide ranging and this includes (but shall not be limited to) reusable instruments (detailed in lot 2) intended for medical and surgical procedures including cutting, scratching, scraping, clamping, retracting, clipping or similar procedures. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure in the first year of this Framework Agreement will be in the region of PS27,750,000 (all lots) and PS5,000,000 (Lot 4); however these values are approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. Options: The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months. Lot 5 - Metal Instrument Recycling Lot 5 is for the recycling of metal surgical instruments encompassing the collection, transportation, segregation, treatment, disposal and trading of the resultant appropriately treated scrap metal waste. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure in the first year of this Framework Agreement will be in the region of PS27,750,000 (all lots) and PS250,000 (Lot 5); however these values are approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. Options: The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000886-2025 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | 31 Oct 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Aug 2025 - 4 Aug 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £111,000,000 | | Lots value | £111,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active, Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LTD (SCCL) | | Additional buyers | NHS SUPPLY CHAIN | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 8UG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth | | Local authority | Lambeth | | Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank | | Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 42 - Industrial machinery - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 33169000 - Surgical instruments - 42914000 - Recycling equipment - 50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment - 50422000 - Repair and maintenance services of surgical equipment ## Release History - 10 Jan 2025 at 15:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000886-2025 - 27 Jun 2024 at 14:28 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019702-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/ - https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health/about/procurement ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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